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“The White House has elected to go big on broadband infrastructure, but it risks taking a serious wrong turn in discarding decades of successful policy by suggesting that the government is better suited than private-sector technologists to build and operate the internet. This shift is encouraged by mistakenly lumping in our successful modern digital networks with our decaying roads, bridges,

"We commend Sens. Cornyn and Manchin and Reps. Williams and Cooper on the introduction of the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021, legislation that helps address the digital divide by focusing broadband buildout and funding on the unserved areas of the country. The bill recognizes the importance of tech neutrality and includes important safeguards – including a challenge process,

"NCTA commends Sen. Mike Lee for introducing the Government Spectrum Valuation Act, which acknowledges the importance of spectrum for our country. This legislation requires federal government agencies to account for the value of their spectrum resources, and recognizes that both licensed and unlicensed spectrum generate value to the U.S. economy. The potential of unlicensed spectrum is especially significant, as estimates

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, along with 20 other companies and organizations, today sent the attached letter to the leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee urging them to ensure, “U.S. global leadership in the development and deployment of 5G and other broadband services so that all Americans can benefit, and believe

“We commend the FCC's adoption of a thoughtful and balanced framework for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, an important initiative that will help ensure millions of Americans can use broadband to work and learn from home during the pandemic. We will continue working with the FCC and other stakeholders to keep existing broadband customers connected and reach those that have

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, ACA Connects – America’s Communications Association, CTIA and USTelecom – The Broadband Association sent the below letter late yesterday to the White House about the global semiconductor chip shortage and asking, “As the White House considers executive action on this and other important supply chain issues, we urge you to include broadband providers

“We are pleased that Senators Collins and Rosen introduced the American Broadband Buildout Act, legislation that will help deploy more broadband networks in rural areas. Through programs specifically targeted at extending high-speed internet to communities that are not yet connected, it is good to see emphasis on directing funds to areas that need help the most. In addition, the legislation

“As the country continues to respond to challenges brought on by the pandemic, we welcome the efforts of Chairman Pallone and members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to advance legislation that will promote home broadband adoption and help schools that remain closed fulfill their educational mission through remote learning. Over the past several months, the cable industry has

“We congratulate Commissioner Slaughter on being named Acting Chair of the FTC. Commissioner Slaughter has been a passionate advocate for ensuring that American consumers are safeguarded by our nation’s consumer protection laws and that the FTC has the necessary resources to be an effective agency. We look forward to working with Acting Chair Slaughter and the FTC in the months